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Request For Qualifications The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) is soliciting statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms (the Bidders) to provide on-call Planning, Engineering, and Design consulting services for the Authority. The potential projects are likely to be subject to federal, state, and local funding processes, and may involve local approval prior to commencement. The Authority requires experienced transit planning consultant(s) to assist the Authority over the next five (5) years with all aspects of facility planning, strategic planning, feasibility studies, environmental analyses, cost estimating, preparation and submission of grant applications and securing sources of funding, and other general transit system planning needs. The work will include, but may not be limited to: Electric Fleet Conversion Farebox upgrades Improvements, upgrades and/or expansions to existing Maintenance Garage/Authority Facilities Alternative energy projects including solar, energy efficiency, and sustainability Social media and advertising campaign Firms interested in being considered for this project must submit two hard copies and one digital copy of: 1. Transmittal Letter 2. Project Team and Availability 3. Minimum Qualifications 4. Project Management and Approach 5. References 6. Appendix a. Attachment 1: Attach detailed resumes for all key team members. b. Attachment 2: Identify any potential conflicts of interest with the Authority or any other relevant parties. c. Attachment 3: Identify any legal actions against Bidder or any key team members that are pending or have been settled or finalized in the last two years. Consultant responses shall be submitted to: KVRTA Attn: Kara Greathouse 1550 Fourth Ave Charleston, WV 25387 by mail or in person by 3:00 p.m. December 15, 2021. Submittals shall be clearly marked on the outside cover or envelope: “Statement of Qualifications – On-Call Transit Planning and Engineering Services”. Interested firms having questions or requiring additional information may call Kara Greathouse at (304) 720- 3324. It is the policy of the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal-aid funds. LC-120930 12-1,3;2021